My problem is with the the automatic backlighting technology. I work at night. If I walk outside in the dark my screen and keyboard flash bright for a second or two and then dim back down and stays dim. Maybe I'm not understanding this technology, but I would think the screen and keypad would be brighter in the dark than inside in the light. I just setup my Forums account tonight and I admit I am tired (long day at work) but will someone tell me how I can start my own post/thread. I've looked and looked and can't find where I start a post. Glad I ran across this one dealing with keyboard lighting. I hadn't noticed the dim middle row of keys, but I'll sure look gor it now!